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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 189.23 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 189.23 and 81.90 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 189.23 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/189.23 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 189.23 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 15,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497.53/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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